Topic teaching: Global perspective: Creating a volunteer donor system

Presented by

Dr. Maha Badawi
Associate Professor of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine
King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia

Learning objectives

1. Describe the variability in blood donation practices around the world
2. Identify some of the challenges facing various countries in donor motivation
3. Describe successful experiences in improving volunteer donor base.

References

1. Expert Consensus Statement on achieving self-sufficiency in safe blood and blood products, based on voluntary non-remunerated blood donation (VNRBD).  WHO Expert Group. Vox Sang. 2012 Nov;103(4):337-42. doi: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2012.01630.x. Epub 2012 Jun 13.  PMID: 22690746
2. Towards 100% Voluntary Blood Donation: A Global Framework for Action. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2010. PMID: 26225399.

Note: The session is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Registration  

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Appraisal

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The appraisal will open at 1 p.m. Eastern on November 15 and close at 5 p.m. Eastern on November 18.

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The LearnTransfusion series is the seminar component of the Areas of Focused Competency (AFC)-Diploma Program in Transfusion Medicine. The series, organized by Canadian Blood Services, is also open to all practitioners in the field of Transfusion Medicine. Through a series of regular webinars, trainees and practitioners are exposed to various scientific, technical and clinical aspects of transfusion medicine.